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At Papa John's Pizza, guests can expect one of the better-priced meals in Houston. Whether you are stopping in for the excellent quality, helpful service, or both, you are sure to leave this restaurant with a smile on your face.
Though the prices may be low, you can bank on the ingredients being fresh.
If you don't feel like driving over to State Highway 249, placing a delivery order is an option.
One of the better pizza chains in the area, Papa John's definitely shouldn't leave you disappointed, no matter how you slice it.

At Little Caesars Pizza, guests can expect one of the better-priced meals in Houston. Come by for the good quality and stay for helpful service. You'll be planning your next trip to Little Caesars before you know it.
Streetwear attire is acceptable, so feel free to come as you are. Also, while the prices may be low, you can bet that the ingredients will be fresh.
If you're in a hurry, the menu has plenty of items that are well-suited to eat on the go.
One of the better fast-food chains in the area, Little Caesars stands out, no matter how you slice it.

Whether you love them dunked in ranch dressing or smothered in barbecue sauce, the wings at Houston's Wing's N Things will fit any taste.
For those avoiding fat and gluten, there's still plenty of tasty items on Wing's N Things' menu that can cater to your needs.
Drinks here are readily available, so you can enjoy a glass of red or try something new.
Noise levels at the restaurant can be ear-piercing, so save the t te- -t tes for another night.
No need to put on airs for a trip to Wing's N Things — the dress code and ambience at this restaurant are totally laid-back.
Or, take your grub to-go.
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Leave your piggy bank at home! With prices under $15, you can eat at Wing's N Things for next to nothing.

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As the old adage goes, “The customer is always right.” Right?
Not exactly.
Not everyone—including celebrities like Posh Spice and Gordon Ramsay—is right all the time.“People in general are not always right, so how can customers be?” asked Kim Mendonsa, the director of operations at Jane’s Restaurant, a mainstay in Chicago’s Bucktown neighborhood since 1994. Despite its success, the restaurant has dealt with plenty of unhappy customers, including Yelp reviewers. So for more insight on how and why the customer is not always right, we talked to Mendonsa and a few others in the restaurant industry about their customer-service philosophy.
1. Restaurants—and their employees—want to honor your requests.
“Being able to say yes is always way more pleasurable than having to say no,” Mendonsa said. When it’s possible to accommodate requests, staff members are generally happy to do so, regardless of the extra work it may require.
For example, Jane’s didn’t learn its vendor carried halal chicken until a party host asked for some. “Those are positive experiences because we learn something,” Mendonsa said.
2. Don’t make ridiculous requests. And don’t act ridiculous.
Sometimes, a request is “so obviously worthy of a big fat no,” Mendonsa said, like when customers ask for a to-go cup for their beers or an extra table during brunch—for their purses.
It might sound extreme, but these unreasonable requests happen. And unfortunately, sometimes customers act ridiculous, too. Just ask Ian Penrose, the general manager at Chicago’s Rocking Horse and Crown Liquors. Penrose has little patience for adults who treat his place of employment like “their personal playroom or performance-art platform.”
In the past, he’s had guests stand up on chairs and tables and even impersonate employees in their attempts to be funny. “These are not acceptable behaviors,” he said. “There is a time and place to stand on furniture. It's in your own house at 3 a.m. during a Taylor Swift dance party with close friends or partners.”
However, as Mendonsa said: “When a guest has a valid concern, we will do everything in our power to remedy it as a quickly as possible so that you end up having a positive experience.” And yes, her use of the word “valid” was intentional.
3. Don’t believe everything you read on Yelp.
Although social media is a great way to make a restaurant’s information readily available, anonymity can bring out the worst in people, especially unhappy customers. “If they had to put a name or a face on their comments, they certainly would not do it,” Mendonsa said.
Unlike other restaurants—most notably Kansas City, Missouri’s Voltaire—Jane’s avoids responding in kind to customers’ negative Yelp reviews. Instead, “We point out our responsibility, we own it, and then we say that we will use that ownership as a training opportunity for the staff so that others don't have that same kind of experience going forward.”Arec Simeri has a similar philosophy at his Indianapolis-area restaurant, Simeri’s Italian. “When I get a bad review, I am willing to apologize for mistakes,” he said. “However, a person who complains about the ways I choose to do business does not warrant a response. Too many people mistake their personal preferences and beliefs for optimal business practices.”
4. Give the employees a chance to fix the issue. And be respectful.
Perfection isn’t feasible at a restaurant, but employees appreciate the opportunity to remedy customers’ concerns. For example, even sending a dish back is better than eating the food and complaining about it. “That one makes us crazy because you didn’t give us a chance to remedy it, so we didn’t have a chance to make you happy,” Mendonsa said.Keep in mind that “everyone is human first and foremost,” she said. And both diners and employees should be treated with respect: “We are not your whipping post if you are having a bad night.”
Penrose agreed, but put it in slightly different terms. “Number one, act like an adult, and number two, don’t be a jerk,” he said. “I promise you, if you do those two things, you’ll have a great time.”
Curious about more expert opinions from restaurant owners, servers, and others?When Is It OK to Send Your Food Back?
A checklist of five acceptable reasons that won’t totally annoy or offend your server and chef.The Right Way to Split a Group Check
Mister Manners on how to split the check, plus how to deal with a poor-tipping friend.

As Valentine’s Day approaches, lovebirds around the country are planning spectacular shows of affection. Not since the sonnets of Shakespeare and the sax solos of Shakespeare’s later career has romance been so beautifully expressed—at the movies, at dinner, at the spa, and during couple’s dental appointments. But where do the fireworks fly highest? Which city in America has the cuddliest, sappiest center? To find out, we looked at our most date-worthy deal categories and found the places that love them the most.Top City for Sultry SnapshotsWinner: Fort Wayne, INWant to find your most flattering angle? Ask a photographer in Fort Wayne, which was far and away the city with the highest percentage of boudoir photography deals. Runners-up: Fort Lauderdale, FL | Orange County, CA | Austin, TXTop City for Sharing SpaghettiWinner: Springfield, MA No one knows for certain where that famous scene in Lady and the Tramp took place, but most dog historians agree that it had to be near Springfield. Fittingly, that city was also our hottest spot for Italian restaurant deals. Runners-up: Long Island, NY | Boise, ID | Wilmington, DETop City for Smooching in a SaddleWinner: Huntsville, AL Horseback rides on the beach are passé. In Huntsville, the top city for horseback-riding deals, adventurers take romantic trots up mountains, through the woods, and into each other’s hearts. Runners-up: Tampa, FL | Phoenix, AZ | Ocala, FLTop City for Releasing TensionWinner: Charleston, SC Spa days in Charleston are often as lovey-dovey as they are relaxing: this city was our number-one spot for couples massage deals. (And if you’re wondering how to get the most out of your shared session, check out our handy guide.) Runners-up: Ogden, UT | Savannah, GA | Fort Lauderdale, FLTop City for Elevating Your RelationshipWinner: Orlando, FL Deals for hot-air balloon rides stoked the flames of love in Orlando more than anywhere else. In fact, some companies host full-on weddings in their balloon baskets, tethering multiple balloons together so that guests don’t float away. Runners-up: Napa, CA | Lakeland, FL | Gainesville, FLRead more about romantic best practices:How to Propose at a RestaurantLast-Minute Valentine’s Day Gifts That Don’t Seem Last Minute

Beth Moncel, the blogger behind Budget Bytes, has a ton of tips for how to save money on food. Her expertise doesn’t end at the grocery store, though—she’s also a mean, money-saving machine in the kitchen. She shared this recipe from her cookbook, Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half, to show at-home chefs how to combine their cooking and budgeting skills.“Both tuna and Kalamata olives are pricier ingredients, but because they are so potently flavored, you can use a small amount and stretch their flavor over eight servings.” she says. “Pairing them with inexpensive pasta to bulk out the recipe keeps the overall cost per serving low.”Pasta with Tuna and OlivesFrom Budget Bytes: Over 100 Easy, Delicious Recipes to Slash Your Grocery Bill in Half, by Beth MoncelIngredients (Serves 8)1 pound bow-tie pasta1 pint cherry tomatoes2 5-ounce cans chunk light tuna in water1 cup pitted kalamata olives2 tablespoons olive oil1 tablespoon red wine vinegar1/2 teaspoon dried basilFreshly cracked pepper to taste1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese1/4 bunch fresh parsleyInstructionsBring a large pot of water to a boil then add the pasta. Boil the pasta for 7-10 minutes, or until tender. Drain the pasta in a colander and allow it to cool slightly.While the pasta is cooking, cut each cherry tomato in half and place them in a bowl. Drain the tuna and add it to the bowl as well. Roughly chop the olives and parsley, then add them to the bowl.Make the dressing by whisking together the olive oil, red wine vinegar, dried basil, and some freshly cracked pepper.Add the pasta, dressing, and parmesan cheese to the bowl. Stir until everything is well mixed.Budget BytesCherry tomatoes can be quite expensive, but can be substituted with chopped Roma tomatoes. Roma tomatoes are usually less expensive, but are not quite as sweet and do not look quite as nice as cherry tomatoes in the salad.It may be more economical to buy one larger can of tuna instead of two smaller cans, but be sure to check the price as this is not always the case.Check out more recipes on the Groupon Guide:Make Pasta Without the StoveRecipes for All Seasons